hey Chris. Try usps. I shipped an entire 69 dash to ratsun member nico for less than $25. That's shipped priority from Fresno county to the bay area with delivery confirmation and insurance. Package weighed 26lbs and measured 60x10x10.
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Nvm, your east coast. Same packaged shipped to the east coast would have cost around $60. Still worth a look.
Skip towards the end. I think Hainz covers what your looking for.
http://www.guba.com/watch/3000024223/Hainz-Datsun-L-Series-Engine-01-Timing-Tare-down-and-Rebuild
I'll be heading to SD at the end of this month or begining of next. My bro in law(marine) is coming back from his tour in Iraq or Afghanistan so we'll be picking him up then. I'm not sure how much room we'll have though. What are you looking to get??